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Watches of Switzerland has further U.S. acquisitions in its sights

Watches of Switzerland expects to make further acquisitions in the United States, which it first entered in 2017 with the purchase of jeweller Mayors, its chief executive said on Friday.

Chinese textile industry begins gradual conversion to sustainability

Shanghai's Intertextile, Yarn Expo and Chic trade events showed the local textile industry is shifting towards sustainable materials, as it strives to respond to the Chinese millennials’ new expectations.

Does #nomakeup trend help women or is it bare-faced cheek?
Women globally are taking a stand for equality by wiping off their make-up, sparking a bare-faced trend that won rising numbers of followers globally but also triggered vocal defenders of the benefits of cosmetics.

9:58 PM | Beauty | Industry

Does #nomakeup trend help women or is it bare-faced cheek?
Canada retail sales drop for third month in a row
The value of Canadian retail sales unexpectedly dropped for the third consecutive month in January, pulled down in large part by weak auto sales, Statistics Canada data indicated on Friday.

9:26 PM | Fashion | Industry | Retail

Canada retail sales drop for third month in a row
Barneys New York opens 'The High End' concept in Beverley Hills
Barneys New York has given the marijuana lifestyle the luxury treatment, launching a range of pot-themed products in the latest sign a drug once associated with bohemians and deadbeats is climbing the social ladder.

9:02 PM | Luxury | Retail

Barneys New York opens 'The High End' concept in Beverley Hills
Hudson's Bay launches Barbie-inspired collection with Canadian designers
The Hudson's Bay Company is celebrating the 60th anniversary of Barbie with an exclusive Barbie-inspired collection created in partnership with four female Canadian designers.

19-03-24 | Fashion | Collection

Hudson's Bay launches Barbie-inspired collection with Canadian designers
MEC relocates Toronto flagship
Canadian outdoor retailer Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) is relocating its Toronto flagship store to a new 35,750-square-foot space.

19-03-24 | Fashion | Retail

MEC relocates Toronto flagship
Hair accessories company Tan Mujiang enters Canada
Chinese hair accessories company Tan Mujiang is eyeing the Canadian market with the opening of its first flagship store in the country.

19-03-24 | Beauty | Retail

Hair accessories company Tan Mujiang enters Canada
Rei Kawakubo revealed as recipient of 2019 Isamu Noguchi Award
The Noguchi Museum has announced that the Japanese fashion designer and founder of Comme des Garçons will be presented with the 2019 Isamu Noguchi Award at the institution’s annual benefit this May.

19-03-24 | Fashion | Design | People

Rei Kawakubo revealed as recipient of 2019 Isamu Noguchi Award
Fashion is focused on sustainability say Ralph Lauren and H&M
At the Economist Sustainability Summit, a trio of fashion execs with a focus on sustainability showed just how much the fashion sector is committed to reducing its footprint and working for 100% circularity.

19-03-24 | Fashion | Business

Fashion is focused on sustainability say Ralph Lauren and H&M
Hibbett Sports blasts through sales and earnings expectations; announces departure of CEO
The sportswear retailer reported sales and earnings for the fourth quarter which topped analysts’ estimates on Friday, and announced that it has begun the search for a replacement for CEO Jeff Rosenthal.

19-03-23 | Fashion | Business

Hibbett Sports blasts through sales and earnings expectations; announces departure of CEO
Flacks drops plans to bid for Laura Ashley
Flacks Group said on Friday it would not make an offer for Laura Ashley Holdings, nearly a month after the British fashion retailer dismissed an unsolicited takeover offer from the investment firm.

19-03-22 | Fashion | Business

Flacks drops plans to bid for Laura Ashley